Muncie – Phillip E. Stonebraker, 81, passed away Friday afternoon, March 1, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.
He was born in Muncie on Aug. 2, 1937, the son of Jack L. and Viva Howell Stonebraker, and graduated from Burris High School.
He served in the U.S. Navy for seven years, where he received the Silver Cross and a Purple Heart, then attended Ball State University.
Mr. Stonebraker was employed at Delco-Remy for 13 years prior to his retirement.
He was a member of the VFW in Muncie and North Webster and College Avenue United Methodist Church.
Phil enjoyed boating, fishing, listening to music (especially jazz) and spending time with his family.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Pat; two sons, Chris Stonebraker (Cassie), Kokomo, and Kevin Stonebraker, Leesburg; three grandchildren: Seth, Sarah and Samantha Stonebraker; his sister-in-law, Sally Stonebraker, Muncie; a nephew, Jack Stonebraker (Debbie), Schaumburg, Ill.; and a niece, Sherrie Meadows, Grand Rapids, Mich.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jack L. Stonebraker Jr.; and two nephews, Doug and Mark Stonebraker.
Services will be held at noon Wednesday, March, 6, at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel Muncie. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, with military honors by the U.S. Navy and Veterans of Delaware County.
Friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday or one hour prior to services on Wednesday.
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Memorials to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 3500 DePauw Blvd., Suite 1040, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
